President Muhammadu Buhari has sought the confirmation of the Senate on the appointment of Mr Abdulrasheed Bawa as the substantive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC).
Bawa, a 40-year-old indigene of Kebbi State, will now head the anti-graft agency.
Mohammed Umar, a director of the anti-graft agency has been leading the commission in acting capacity since the erstwhile chairman, Ibrahim Magu was relieved of his appointment following allegations of misconducts levelled against him.
Magu had however dismissed the allegations levelled against him, saying they were untrue.
A statement by presidential spokesperson, Femi Adesina confirmed the appointment of Bawa as a replacement for Magu.
“President Muhammadu Buhari has asked the Senate to confirm Mr Abdulrasheed Bawa as substantive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC),” it reads.
The statement continues: “In a letter to President of the Senate, Ahmad Ibrahim Lawan, the President said he was acting in accordance with Paragraph 2(3) of Part1, CAP E1 of EFCC Act 2004.
“Bawa, 40, is a trained EFCC investigator with vast experience in the investigation and prosecution of Advance Fee Fraud cases, official corruption, bank fraud, money laundering, and other economic crimes.
“He has undergone several specialized trainings in different parts of the world, and was one of the pioneer EFCC Cadet Officers in 2005. Bawa holds a B.Sc degree in Economics, and Masters in International Affairs and Diplomacy.”
